Our Hometown Milford
No one knows your hometown like you.
OUR HOMETOWN: MILFORD delves into the history of this Hillsborough County town that is nicknamed "the Granite town in the Granite State."
Residents living in this bustling town that sits along the Souhegan river tell of Milford's history and daily life. The show recounts stories about the first African American woman to publish a novel and the rich history of the local granite quarries. Even the Town Hall clock has a story to tell.
Established: 1794
Location: Hillsborough County, Souhegan Valley
Population: 15,115
Name: Milford separated from neighboring Amherst in 1794. Like most towns named Milford in the United States, its name comes from the fact that it grew around a mill built on a ford—in this case on the Souhegan River.
Notable: Milford was a stop on the Underground Railroad for escaped slaves.
Try it: The town is known for its Pumpkin Festival which is normally held in early October.
Major Funding for OUR HOMETOWN: MILFORD Provided by: Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc., Cirtronics Corporation, AIRMAR Technology
Additional Support Provided by: Amherst Label, Inc., Trelleborg Pipe Seals Milford, Inc., Datron Dynamics, Inc. North American Distributor
Community Partners: The Town of Milford, Rick Holder & Hampshire Hills, Milford Historical Society
